Canada–CARICOM Partnership: Foreign ministers renewed the Canada-CARICOM Strategic Partnership in Panama, setting a new action plan on resilient economies, climate action and regional security. Guyana–Jamaica Housing & Construction: Jamaica’s PM Andrew Holness praised Guyana’s faster housing approvals and said both countries will collaborate on scaling housing, labour and construction tech as Guyana commits to building 300+ homes in Jamaica for Hurricane Melissa recovery. Building Expo Momentum: President Ali opened the 2026 International Building Exposition, pitching “strong foundations” and highlighting the scale of housing demand and private-sector partnerships. Water Safety Alert: PUC’s 2025 report flagged unsafe drinking water in Regions 4, 7 and 10, with communities failing WHO standards on pH, turbidity and iron. Mining Policy Flip in Chinese Landing: Government says it supports mining by valid tenure holders in Chinese Landing, contradicting earlier assurances to villagers and reigniting land-rights tensions. Explosives Market Probe: A new investigation questions how Guyana’s explosives supply chain is dominated by a single channel, as infrastructure and a national mining consortium ramp up. Education Tech: EduGoal Global shifted to a public-access model, offering low-cost AI learning support across Guyana. Energy & Power: Talks to renew Karpowership arrangements are said to be near completion to avert a coastal power shutdown. Venezuela Earthquake Aid: Guyana is mobilising an 8,000-tonne shipment of humanitarian supplies for Venezuela, with a donation drive running June 27–July 1.